School Improvement Team
Continuous School Improvement at River Park Elementary School
At River Park, we believe that continuous school improvement is a collective effort, and that every educator’s voice matters. Each certified staff member plays an active role in our school’s growth by representing their Professional Learning Community (PLC) or department on one of our four School Improvement Goal Teams: Literacy, Math, Family Engagement, and Equity/School Culture.
Through this collaborative model, we ensure that all perspectives are valued and that our goals reflect the needs of our students, families, and staff. Our teams work together to strengthen teaching and learning, foster a positive and inclusive school culture, and build meaningful partnerships with families.
To Access our School Improvement Plan via NC Star:
- Go to indistar.org
- Enter username: GuestS16988
- Enter password: GuestS16988
Elected School Improvement Team Members
In accordance with NC General Statute § 115C-105.27:
Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot.
Parents shall be elected by parents of children enrolled in the school in an election conducted by the parent and teacher organization of the school.
| Role | Name | Election Date |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Tony Widder | x |
| Assistant Principal | Amanda Boleratz | x |
| Kindergarten Teacher | Susan Brooks | August 2025 |
| First Grade Teacher | Laura Mercaldo | August 2024 |
| Second Grade Teacher | Elisha Overman | August 2025 |
| Third Grade Teacher | Nicole Collins | August 2025 |
| Fourth Grade Teacher | Tami Vass | August 2024 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | Kristin Ducanis | August 2024 |
| Media Specialist | Emily Hatheway | August 2024 |
| ESL Teacher | Attiya Lawal | August 2024 |
| Literacy Coach | Beth Curasi | August 2024 |
| Math Coach | Meghan Leonard | August 2024 |
| Teacher Assistant | Maddie Norwood | August 2025 |
| Parent | Beatriz Vasquez | August 2020 |
Meeting Dates
School Improvement Team (SIT) Goal Team meetings are held after school from 3:00–4:00 p.m. on the dates listed below.
SIT Core Team (25-26)
- September 9, 2025
- October 14, 2025
- November 18, 2025
- December 9, 2025
- January 13, 2026
- February 24, 2026
- April 21, 2026
- May 26, 2026
SIT Goal Team (25-26)
- September 23, 2025
- February 10, 2026
- March 17, 2026
- May 12, 2026
